Special HOOP.CAMP ALL in Sports Foundations

What Special HOOP.CAMP ALL in Sports Foundations does

Special HOOP.CAMP ALL in Sports Foundations ("Hoop.Camp") is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1994 by Steve Garrity, a former University of Alaska Anchorage basketball player. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the organization operates unified basketball and sports camps, clinics, and recurring drop-in events for children and adults (ages 6-73) with special needs — including developmental delays, autism, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, Asperger's, and fetal alcohol syndrome — alongside able-bodied "unified partners." In 1996 it pioneered the "unified" sports format that integrates participants with and without special needs in the same activities. Programming is delivered entirely by unpaid volunteers (100% of donations go directly to camp operations), with a 1:4 coach-to-athlete ratio.

The organization's core offerings are weekly drop-in All-Star Basketball sessions in Beaverton (Thursdays) and Hillsboro (Mondays), multi-day basketball camps across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Florida, Calgary, and Mexico, a soccer camp in Miami, an annual GiGi's 5K Dash for Down Syndrome, and a Mexican Vacation Raffle fundraiser. Go-to-market is community- and event-led: volunteer recruitment via local partnerships with parks and recreation districts, schools, community centers, and universities (Portland State, Idaho State, UNLV, GCU), supplemented by earned media coverage and a Facebook page. Venue partners include THPRD Athletic Center, Hidden Creek Community Center, NW Sportshub (Centralia), and Prolific Sports House South (Calgary).

The business model combines tax-deductible donations and corporate/in-kind sponsorships (e.g., Baden Sports donated basketballs in 2025) with per-camper registration fees ranging from $35 to $200 and raffle proceeds. There is no proprietary technology stack; the website (hoop.camp) runs on standard WordPress/Gravity Forms infrastructure with PayPal and credit card processing. The organization is founder-led by Steve Garrity, who also runs a basketball academy at Sunset Athletic Club and operates Waterhouse Motors; the Board of Directors and all staff are volunteers. Since inception, Hoop.Camp has logged over 30,000 volunteer hours and supported 19 Eagle Scout service projects, with multiple participants going on to win medals at Special Olympics international competitions.

Name

Special HOOP.CAMP ALL in Sports Foundations

Legal name

Special Hoop Camp

Website

https://hoop.camp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Needs Sports and Recreation Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Special needs sports
• Unified basketball camps
• Adaptive youth athletics
• Inclusive community sports
• Nonprofit recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Individual and corporate donations, in-kind contributions (such as Baden Sports donating basketballs), vehicle donations, and general sponsorship. Every dollar of donation goes directly to running camps. All donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
2. Camp Registration Fees: Registration fees for sports camps and events. Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford to pay. Fees vary by event type: basketball camps range from $35-$200, soccer camp $35.
3. Raffle Program: Mexican Vacation Raffle - enter to win trips to Mexico while supporting those with special needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hoop.Camp operates a portfolio of inclusive "unified" sports programs serving children and adults with special needs alongside partners without disabilities. Its core offerings include weekly drop-in basketball events at community recreation centers, multi-day basketball and soccer camps in multiple cities, and supporting community events such as the GiGi's 5K Dash. The entire organization is volunteer-run, with low registration fees and financial assistance available to ensure accessibility.

Product overview

Hoop.Camp is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a unified sports camp program serving individuals with special needs and their unified partners. Founded in 1994, the organization offers a portfolio of programs including weekly drop-in basketball events, multi-day basketball and soccer camps, and special community events like the GiGi's 5K Dash. The core offering is the 'unified' sports format that combines special needs athletes with able-bodied participants. Programs are delivered at community recreation facilities across multiple U.S. locations and internationally. The organization is 100% volunteer-based with no paid staff, and relies on donations and fundraising activities including raffles to fund operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop-in All-Star Basketball Events Weekly recurring drop-in basketball events for all adults and children with special needs and unified partners, held at community recreation centers with no pre-registration required.
• Basketball Camps Multi-day basketball camps serving special needs athletes and unified partners, including fundamental drills, contests, and games adapted to individual abilities, available in multiple cities.
• Soccer Camps Sports camps providing soccer instruction and activities for special needs athletes and unified partners.
• GiGi's 5K Dash for Down Syndrome Annual 5K walk/run event supporting Down syndrome awareness and inclusion, hosted in partnership with GiGi's Playhouse.
• Mexican Vacation Raffle Raffle program offering trips to Mexico as a fundraising initiative to support special needs athletes.
• Unified Sports Program A pioneering inclusive sports format where athletes with and without special needs participate together, fostering community bonds and inclusion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coach to athlete ratio of 1:4
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Baden SportsminorOthers · 1 January 2025Baden Sports provided support by donating basketballs for 2025. This is an in-kind donation partnership supporting the organization's equipment needs.
• Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHPRD hosts weekly drop-in basketball events and basketball camps at their Athletic Center in Beaverton, Oregon. Long-standing venue partnership since at least 2021.
• Hidden Creek Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeekly Monday drop-in basketball events hosted at Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Provides venue for inclusive sports activities.
• NW SportshubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual basketball camp venue in Centralia, Washington. Provides facility for the annual Hoop Camp Centralia Basketball Camp.
• Prolific Sports House SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual basketball camp venue in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Hosts the Hoop Camp Calgary Basketball Camp each July.
• Portland State VikingscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual halftime inclusion celebration events at Portland State Vikings men's basketball games. Long-standing partnership since at least 2017, returning annually to promote inclusion.
• Idaho State BengalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Bengal Basketball Night of Inclusion events at Idaho State University. Featured halftime performances by Hoop Camp athletes during home games.
• Grand Canyon University (GCU) Women's BasketballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with GCU Women's Basketball program. Hoop Camp featured at GCU events, promoting unified sports and inclusion.
• UNLV BasketballminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVegas UNLV Basketball Camp collaboration in 2024. Part of ongoing basketball exchange and training programs.
• Sunset Athletic ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteve Garrity serves as basketball director at Sunset Athletic Club where he runs the basketball academy training athletes of all ages. This is also Steve's primary business connection.
• Waterhouse MotorsminorOthersSteve Garrity is the owner of Waterhouse Motors, a full-service auto dealership. Self-employed business ownership that supports his ability to run Hoop Camp.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GiGi's Playhouse: National network of Down syndrome achievement centers that already partners with Hoop.Camp on the GiGi's 5K Dash. Provides free educational, therapeutic, and fitness programs to individuals with Down syndrome; comparable target population and inclusion-driven mission.
• National Ability Center: Nonprofit providing adaptive recreation and sports programs (skiing, cycling, climbing, equestrian) for individuals with disabilities. Closely comparable in mission and adaptive-sports programming, though anchored in outdoor/adventure sports rather than basketball.
• Challenger Sports (Little League Challenger Division): Little League's adaptive baseball program for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities, offering buddy-pairing in a unified format. Highly comparable adaptive/unified youth sports model with similar target audience and volunteer-driven delivery.
• Miracle League: National nonprofit building adaptive baseball fields and programs for children and adults with disabilities. Directly comparable adaptive youth sports operator with a comparable volunteer-based delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Special Olympics International: Largest global operator of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, including unified sports. Overlaps directly with Hoop.Camp's mission and beneficiary population, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Youth development nonprofit operating recreation and sports programs nationwide, increasingly including inclusive/adaptive programming. Comparable youth-services, community-facility delivery model with broad scale Hoop.Camp does not have.
• Best Buddies International: Nonprofit creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable beneficiary population and mission focus on inclusion, though anchored differently around friendship rather than sport.
• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): Large advocacy and program organization serving people with Down syndrome through education, research, and inclusive programming including athletics. Comparable beneficiary segment and inclusion mission; broader in scope but overlapping on adaptive sports and community programs.
• YMCA of the USA: National network of community recreation centers offering adaptive sports, swim lessons, and inclusion programs for individuals with special needs. Comparable delivery model (community recreation centers, volunteer-supported) and overlapping programming.

Others

• Autism Speaks: Major autism advocacy and services nonprofit with programs across the U.S. targeting a population that overlaps significantly with Hoop.Camp's athletes (autism, Asperger's). Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but a relevant peer in the special-needs services universe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hoop_camp
• Facebookfacebook.com/HoopCamp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hoopcamp

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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